What should you do if you or someone else is bitten?

Get a description of the snake that bit you and give that information to emergency personnel.

Do not cut the affected area in an attempt to remove the venom.

Who do you call for removal?

If you have identified a rattlesnake (look for a rattle) that has entered your property and it poses a threat to life, call 760-839-4722 for response by the Fire Department and be prepared to tell the firefighters where it was last seen. If a person has been bitten by a rattlesnake, however, call 9-1-1 immediately.